Belton News

They used to make six-figure salaries. Now, they are broke and needy. Food pantry donors are becoming clients at an alarming rate.

Motorists trying to get from Belton or Grandview to Lee’s Summit or to Kansas might want to avoid using U.S. 71 tomorrow.The ramps connecting U.S. 71 to eastbound Interstate 470 and to westbound I-435 in ...

Along with the fireworks and cookouts, the Fourth of July is to honor America's independence.

Topic: Obituaries Submitted Obituary : Emory L. Spainhour Sr. Published Online Jul 02, 2008 - 01:38 PM Emory L. Spainhour Sr., a 75-year-old resident of Belton, died on Sunday evening, June 29, 2008 at St.

" The Missouri Department of Transportation announced plans Tuesday to reconstruct the interchange of Route 71 and 163rd Street in Belton.

They took their message to the streets and the sky. The search for Kara Kopetsky is not over.

Rally today for Kara KopetskySupporters of the family of missing Belton teen Kara Kopetsky will hold a rally today.The event will begin at 11 a.m. near the Price Chopper at 1833 E. North Ave.

Supporters of the family of missing Belton teen Kara Kopetsky will hold a rally Saturday.The event will begin at 11 a.m. near the Price Chopper at 1833 E. North Ave., in Belton, just off U.S. 71.A balloon ...

The Kansas City Star and The Wichita Eagle said Monday they plan to cut a combined 132 jobs as its parent company, McClatchy Co., reduces its work force by 10 percent as it struggles to attract advertising ...

Thursday, June 12, 2008 :: infoZine Staff Legislation that will benefit Missouri workers and employers by enhancing entrepreneurship and economic growth opportunities in Missouri.

Reported by: Cynthia Newsome Email: newsome@nbcactionnews.com Last Update: 7:35 pm BELTON, Mo.

Gov. Matt Blunt signed bills Wednesday to help military children and spouses transition among schools, expand a tax incentive program for certain businesses and create the specific crime of mortgage fraud.

Natural gas in New York fell amid speculation cooler weather will reduce demand and as crude oil declined more than $2 after Saudi Arabia's oil minister called for a meeting to discuss prices.

Stormy weather caused numerous power outages in the area overnight.As of 5:45 a.m., Kansas City Power Light had restored power to 11,176 of the 12,516 homes that lost electricity after 7 p.m. Sunday.

The odyssey began shortly after the conclusion of Tuesday's meeting of the Belton Board of Aldermen.Throughout the meeting, rain had pelted the City Hall Annex - a rain that came with such intensity that at ...

Floods stranded people in their homes and caused damage Tuesday night as storms rolled through the metro area.

" Dozens of metro families were scheduled to be reunited Tuesday morning. Tuesday, 170 army reservists, members of the 603rd Military Police Company, who spent the last year training Iraqi soldiers, were slated ...

Friday, May 30, 2008 :: Michelle Key Violins hummed, trumpets blazed, and Missouri National Guard cannons burst to the beat of Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture" during this year's Celebration at the Station on ...

A woman pleaded guilty Wednesday in the death of her husband. Michelle Hollis, 53, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Cass County Court.

MoDOT put together a list of the state's top 10 work zones to look out for, based on volume of traffic, amount of work and level of delay.